Thursday, November 23, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving

O God, when I have food,help me to remember the hungryWhen I have work,help me to remember the joblessWhen I have a home,help me to remember those who have no home at allWhen I am without pain,help me to remember those who suffer,And remembering,help me to destroy my complacencyBestir my compassion,and be concerned enough to helpBy word and deed,those who cry out for what we take for granted.Amen.

Today is my favorite day of the year. We will have about 25 guests, mostly family and a couple of my son's friends we are adopting for the day. I have had great fun setting up tables and decorating in the harvest theme. The hardest work is mostly done, today will just be food preparation and enjoying the company. Everyone who comes will be bringing something, so we will have more than enough for the Thanksgiving feast (and snacks later). After the meal, we usually end up having several groups doing different things. The restless will be outside throwing or kicking a ball around. Some will be watching football, playing video games or cards. Most of the women will be catching up on the latest family news and planning the big shopping day tomorrow.

I am blessed to have a home, family and friends, and plenty to enjoy and share. Every day is Thanksgivng if you give thanks every day. Happy Thanksgiving!